ELECTION JUDGE TRAINING – 2012 City of Duluth City Clerk’s Office.
Gate Judge Training Overview
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Gate Judge Training Overview
Revised Feb. 2010
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Snowbasin 2009-2010 Host Race Schedule
Race Month Day(s) Event(s) Race Series
1 Snowbasin Giant Slaloms JAN 9-10 2GS IMD South Series
2 Snowbasin FIS FEB 13 1 GS J1-J2 Qualifier FIS
3 Snowbasin YSL FEB 20 1GS IMD Youth Ski League
4 Snowbasin Super G/Kombi MAR 5-7 2SG/Kombi IMD North/South Series
5 YSL Finals – Wolf Creek MAR 15-16 GS IMD Youth Ski League
* Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Race
•Five (5) Snowbasin Hosted Races (Gate Judging Required)•Ten (10) Days of Racing (Gate Judges Required)
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Agenda Expectations Rules and Guidance When/Where? What you will do? Responsibilities Drawing your Gates What to bring? What you will need before you leave the Team
Center Training Video
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Training Expectations1. Understand the duties the responsibilities of a
Gate Judge2. Be able to complete a control card
• Proper Passage• Fault
3. Understand the particular milestones and timelines during a race/race day
4. Understand the Gate Judge checklist
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Rules and Guidance• FIS ICR, Section 660• USSA Alpine Competition Guide, 2009-2010,
USSA Alpine Competition Regulations, Section 2 Rules Common to Alpine Events Article 660, Gate Judge Instructions, pages 118-122
• Found online USSA.org Alpine Rules & Regulations
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When and Where?• When:
– Show up on time 8:00am day of race– Be in your assigned position minimum of 15 min
before race start– Please have cards drawn for COG or assistant to
review before race start– Participate until last racer is finished and TD has
released you (protests have been supported) • Where:
– Report to Race Center– Will be positioned along the Race Course
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What you will do:• Draw gates you are assigned
– Proper Passage– Another drawing in case of fault
• Fill out control card particulars – (Race, date, your name, 1st/2nd run, male/female, GS/SL,
etc.)• Prepare for documenting faults
– Fill up the card (drawings) as time permits• Document Faults
– Bib number, gate, and “F” or Re-run• Communicate with Athetes (“Go!” And “Back”)
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Gate Judge Responsibilities
Supervises one or more gates– Determines if both ski tips and boots passed the gates correctly– Verifies that the racer did not receive outside assistance– Communicates with the Athlete: Either “Back” or “Go” or “Continue”– Determines if there has been interference– Replaces missing gates in dye spots, straighten leaning gates,
replace panels*– Maintains the race surface*– Controls spectators and coaches who may crowd or interfere with
the course* *Course maintenance workers and other race officialshelp with these duties
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Drawing Your Gates
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Your Location
Blue gates are diamonds
Red gates are circles
#11
#12
#13
Show Proper Passage
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Predraw Your Gates for Faults
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#11
#12
#13
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Predraw Your Gates for Faults (Cont)
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#11
#12
#13
Bib #1 Fault (Missed gate #11)
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What you can say?
• “Go!” or “Continue” – If the skier has cleared the gate and can proceed down the course
• “Back!” – If the skier has not cleared a previous gate
• “Course” to clear the course for an athlete
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What should you bring? Lift Pass (notify Colette or Chuck if you need a pass) Warm and Dry Clothing Back pack Sun Glasses and reading glasses Food and water (lunch is usually provided) Sun block Heat Packs Skis, boots, poles, and other ski equipment Cell phone Pad to sit or stand on
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Gate Judge Checklist
Gate Assignments Clip Board Control Cards Start Lists Gate Judge Bib 1 Gallon Zip Lock Bag Pad to sit on Pencils and erasers Lunch Talk About Radio Cell Phone Heat Packs Sun Tan Lotion Sun Glasses/Glasses Lift Ticket Skis, Boots, Poles, Helmet, etc.
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Summary• Draw gates being assigned
• Document Faults– Bib Number– Gate Number– Draw Faults (how gate was missed)– Know your adjacent gate judges (have them
document in case of protest)
• Turn in control cards after each run (usually 4 cards) to Chief of Gates or Assistant
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Summary (Continued)
• Communicate Properly with Athletes• Clear course for racers• Wait to be released by TD in case of faults,
unless racer did not finish• Support jury when there are protests (stay after
race 15 minutes, unless the athlete Did Not Finish (DNF)
• Turn in bib, clipboard, pencils, etc at race headquarters.
Thanks for Supporting SSEF!
We truly appreciate the volunteers!We truly appreciate the volunteers!
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Minimum and Maximum Number of Gates
Event Rule Minimum Maximum
Downhill (DH)FIS and USSA
701.3*
As Required based on Visibility - 400m
Vertical Drop
As Required based on Visibility - 700m
Vertical Drop
Super G (SG)U1001.3.4,
1001.3.4* 25 Gates10% of vertical drop in
meters
Giant Slalom (GS) 901.2.411% of vertical drop in
meters15% of vertical drop in
meters
Slalom (SL)U801.2.4,
801.2.4*
30% of vertical drop in meters minus (-)
three (3) direction changes
35% of vertical drop in meters plus (+)
three (3) direction changes
*Minimum = Number of direction changes for both FIS and USSA
"U" is USSA only